Quantitative Political Scientists Most Often Rely on and Believe in Which

question 24

Multiple Choice

Quantitative political scientists most often rely on and believe in which of the following when conducting their research?

• A) analogical reasoning
• B) deductive reasoning
• C) inductive reasoning
• D) abductive reasoning

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Definitions:

Joint Stock Company

A business entity where different stocks can be bought and owned by shareholders, allowing for the pooling of capital and sharing of profits or losses.

Narragansett Indians

A Native American tribe originally from the Rhode Island area, known for their rich culture, history of resistance and adaptation during European colonization, and ongoing efforts to preserve their heritage.

Privateering

The practice of private individuals or ships authorized by a government engaging in maritime warfare under a commission of war.

Bartolome de Las Casas

A 16th-century Spanish friar and social reformer who advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas.